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Support Lead – Entertainment Operations

Cognizant
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
We are seeking an experienced Support Lead to oversee production support operations in a fast-paced Entertainment environment. This role requires a strong background in incident management, stakeholder communication, team leadership, and operational support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring service stability, driving major incident resolution, and supporting a 24x7 operational model.

Important Disclaimers

  • Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
  • Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

In This Role, You Will

  • Lead production support activities for a 24x7 customer-staffed NOC team.
  • Drive and coordinate Priority 1 (P1) incidents through resolution.
  • Monitor applications and streaming platforms using tools such as New Relic and Conviva.
  • Prepare and review Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation.
  • Provide status reporting and manage stakeholder communications.
  • Lead support teams and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure operational excellence.

Work Model

Onsite

Location:

New York

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

  • Experience leading production support or application support teams.
  • Hands-on experience with Incident Management and Major Incident Coordination (P1 incidents).
  • Strong team management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as New Relic, Conviva, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the Entertainment, Media, or Streaming domain.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $63,000 - $99,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan and Contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Salary : $63,000 - $99,500

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